Shadow Greninja
Water/Dark-type, Generation 6. Ranked #8 among Water-type raid attackers (Tier A).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Water Shuriken Hydro Cannon 17.3 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Hydro Cannon is an Elite TM move. Hydro Cannon costs 50 energy for 90 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Greninja takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 551
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,516 CP
Shadow Greninja moves
3 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble STAB | Water | 10 | 12 | 1.0s | 10 | 12 |
| Feint Attack STAB | Dark | 11 | 10 | 1.0s | 11 | 10 |
| Water Shuriken Best STAB | Water | 9 | 14 | 1.0s | 9 | 14 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 55 | 33 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.67 |
| Hydro Pump STAB | Water | 135 | 100 | 3.5s | 38.6 | 1.35 |
| Night Slash STAB | Dark | 45 | 33 | 2.0s | 22.5 | 1.36 |
| Surf STAB | Water | 60 | 50 | 1.5s | 40 | 1.20 |
| Hydro Cannon Best STAB Elite | Water | 90 | 50 | 2.0s | 45 | 1.80 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble | Water | 8 | 11 | 2 | 4.00 | 5.50 |
| Feint Attack | Dark | 6 | 6 | 1 | 6.00 | 6.00 |
| Water Shuriken | Water | 6 | 14 | 2 | 3.00 | 7.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | — |
| Hydro Pump | Water | 130 | 75 | 1.73 | — |
| Night Slash | Dark | 50 | 35 | 1.43 | Buff / debuff |
| Surf | Water | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
| Hydro Cannon | Water | 80 | 40 | 2.00 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Shadow Greninja runs Water Shuriken with Hydro Cannon — 17.3 DPS and 321 TDO as a Water-type attacker.
The highest-damage fast move is Feint Attack (11 DPS); Water Shuriken builds energy fastest (14 EPS). Hydro Cannon is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Rankings
Where Shadow Greninja places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water | #8 | A | 17.3 | 321 | Water Shuriken Hydro Cannon |
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Greninja
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Greninja knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 66 | 2,294 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 66 | 2,484 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,479 | 1,554 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,840 | 1,934 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,479 | 1,554 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,118 | 1,175 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,479 | 1,554 |
Is Shadow Greninja good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Greninja is a Tier A Water-type attacker at rank #8, so the Stardust pays for itself in raid damage. Take it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you already have a full team of six.
- Attack is its highest stat (223), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Fog and Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 37 |
| Lv 2 | 117 |
| Lv 3 | 197 |
| Lv 4 | 277 |
| Lv 5 | 358 |
| Lv 6 | 438 |
| Lv 7 | 518 |
| Lv 8 | 598 |
| Lv 9 | 678 |
| Lv 10 | 758 |
| Lv 11 | 834 |
| Lv 12 | 910 |
| Lv 13 | 986 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,062 |
| Lv 15 | 1,137 |
| Lv 16 | 1,213 |
| Lv 17 | 1,289 |
| Lv 18 | 1,365 |
| Lv 19 | 1,441 |
| Lv 20 | 1,516 |
| Lv 21 | 1,592 |
| Lv 22 | 1,668 |
| Lv 23 | 1,744 |
| Lv 24 | 1,820 |
| Lv 25 | 1,896 |
| Lv 26 | 1,972 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,048 |
| Lv 28 | 2,123 |
| Lv 29 | 2,199 |
| Lv 30 | 2,275 |
| Lv 31 | 2,313 |
| Lv 32 | 2,351 |
| Lv 33 | 2,389 |
| Lv 34 | 2,427 |
| Lv 35 | 2,465 |
| Lv 36 | 2,503 |
| Lv 37 | 2,541 |
| Lv 38 | 2,579 |
| Lv 39 | 2,616 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,654 |
| Lv 41 | 2,688 |
| Lv 42 | 2,722 |
| Lv 43 | 2,756 |
| Lv 44 | 2,790 |
| Lv 45 | 2,825 |
| Lv 46 | 2,860 |
| Lv 47 | 2,895 |
| Lv 48 | 2,930 |
| Lv 49 | 2,965 |
| Lv 50 | 3,001 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0658
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.50 m
- Weight
- 40.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0658_POKEMON_GRENINJA_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Greninja in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Greninja's best moveset is Water Shuriken (fast) with Hydro Cannon (charged), worth 17.3 DPS as a Water-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Greninja's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Greninja takes super effective damage from Bug, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Grass-type moves. It resists Psychic, Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Greninja's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Greninja reaches 3,001 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,654 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Greninja?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Greninja shows 1,516 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,896 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Shadow Greninja in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Greninja spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Greninja be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Greninja depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.